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Isaiah is quoted in the more Introduction [1] than any other , being mentioned This material is taken from One Year Through twenty-one times by name. is quoted the , a study compiled by Pastor Bob or alluded to at least eighty-five times in the Bolender. He taught this series over the course New Testament. of one year, teaching five lessons per week, and providing a thorough overview of every chapter Title of the Bible. The Hebrew, Greek, and English titles for the An MP3 audio file was recorded of each of the book are all taken from the proper name of the 250 lessons in the series. prophet who delivered the message of this book. The text files and the MP3 files can be accessed, or downloaded, at the Grace Notes web site. Author http://www.gracenotes.info/TTB/TTB.shtml Isaiah, the son of is the author of the ISAIAH entire —despite what modern liberal “scholars” try to maintain with their Isaiah is the Book of Christ, containing the most theories of Deutero-Isaiah, and even Trito- vivid descriptions of the first and second Isaiah. :37-41 quotes from both of Christ to be found in the entire portions of Isaiah (Isa. 6:10; 53:1) & relates them . both to the Prophet Isaiah. Jesus Christ taught a Isaiah is the entire Bible in miniature. Thirty- Bible class from , and failed to indicate nine chapters of God’s righteousness, justice, that Isaiah didn’t actually write it! (Lk. 4:16-22) and holiness are followed by 27 chapters of Chapter Titles compassion, grace, and glory. The parallel to the 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 1 Terrible Wickedness of books of the New Testament is unmistakable. 2 4 Preview of the Millennial Age The entire Bible can be taught from Isaiah. 5 Vineyard Funeral Dirge 6 The Call of Isaiah Creation (42:5; 45:18) 7 The Virgin Birth Chapter The fall of Satan (14:12-21) 8 Maher-shalal-hash-baz The Christ (7:14-16) 9 Names of Christ Prophesied The Christ (53:1-12) 10 The Advancing Assyrians The free grace gift of salvation (55:1-3) 11 12 The Branch and Millennial Kingdom The Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ 13 14 Fall of & (60:1-22; 65:18-25) 15,16 The new heavens and the new earth (65:17; 17 66:22) 18 19 20,21 Egypt & Ethiopia, Babylon, , Arabia 1 Grace Notes is a ministry of Austin Bible Church, 22 Austin, Texas: http://www.austinbiblechurch.com For information about regular Bible studies, write 23 Tyre to: Warren Doud, [email protected] 24 Tribulational Troubles Web: http://www.gracenotes.info 25 Millennial Mercies

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26 “Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace” 5. The call to repentance is a direct invitation 27 Regathered to Judah, and yet a much larger invitation to all believers (Isa. 1:18-20; Psa. 51:7; 28 Denouncing and Jerusalem 1st Jn. 1:9). 29 Imminent Siege of Jerusalem 6. Jerusalem the harlot is rebuked for her evil, 30,31 Judah’s Alliance with Egypt but also promised a restoration by grace 32-34 Preparation for Armageddon (Isa. 1:21-31). 35 The Regathering of Israel 36,37 Assyrian Army Defeated 1. Chapters two begins with a picture of the 38,39 ’s Sickness and Death coming Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ. 40-44 Words of Comfort 2. Israel will be the center of the world stage during the Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ 45 Prophecy of Cyrus (Isa. 2:2-4). 46-48 Fall of Babylon a. Israel is an earthly nation in the midst 49-57 The Great Deliverer—God of, and raised above all other earthly 58-59. Comparison of the Faithful and Unfaithful nations (v.2). b. The nations will look to Israel to 60-62. The Glorious Redeemer, Jerusalem & its teach them the Word of God (v.3). Citizens c. The LORD will administer executive, 63-64. Repentance and Confession legislative, and judicial authority over 65-66. New Heavens and New Earth all the nations (v.4a). d. The LORD will also oversee a world- Chapter Outlines wide disarmament program (v.4b). 3. In anticipation of the glory to be revealed, Judah is admonished to walk in the light 1. The Book of Isaiah is properly called a (Isa. 2:4-11). “vision” (Isa. 1:1; 2nd Chr. 32:32). 4. The glory to be revealed will be a day of ,chazown #2377: vision, oracle חָזׄון .a reckoning for those who have gloried in prophecy (1st Sam. 3:1; Dan. 8:1,2). their own pride (Isa. 2:12-22). b. The time-frame from (790- 739BC) to Hezekiah (715-686BC) matches the time-frame for . The Lord GOD of hosts inflicts national (Isa. 1:1; Hos. 1:1). Divine discipline upon Judah for their c. While Hosea addressed the northern faithlessness (Isa. 3:1-12). kingdom, Isaiah ministered in the south. 2. The LORD’s particular attention is focused 2. The LORD calls all heaven and earth to bear upon the elders and princes who should witness—Israel is a faithless son have exercised Godly leadership and (Isa. 1:1-9). steered Judah away from idolatry a. The animal realm understands the (Isa. 3:13-15). Sovereignty of God, but Israel does not. 3. The LORD’s particular attention is also b. Although addressing the kingdom of focused upon the daughters of , who Judah, the LORD addresses all Israel. became as big a stumbling block as the 3. The LORD is “sick and tired” of Judah’s daughters of Moab & Midian ever were external religious show (Isa. 1:10-15). (Isa. 3:16-4:1; Num. 25:1,6). 4. Judah’s only option at this point is to repent and confess (Isa. 1:16,17).

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Isaiah 4 e. They are pleased to substitute their 1. The promised restoration of Judah will be own wisdom for the LORD’s (v.21). accomplished by the Branch—the Lord f. They are pleased to promote their own Jesus Christ (Isa. 4:2; 11:1; 53:2; Jer. 23:5; wealth at the expense of others— 33:15; Zech. 3:8; 6:12). following Israel’s abusive & predatory 2. The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ will materialism (vv.22,23). begin with only born-again believers 3. As a consequence for Judah’s unrepentant populating the earth (Isa. 4:3). evil, they are promised the fire of God’s a. The spirit of judgment and the spirit of burning judgment (Isa. 5:24-30). refers to the judicial execution of all a. The whole world will be arrayed against unbelievers who survive the the (v.26). Tribulation, but who have no part in the b. Fighting them will be hopeless Millennium (Isa. 4:4). (vv.27-30). b. The Gentile judgment is the sheep & goat judgment of Matthew 25 (vv.31-46). 1. Isaiah observed a vision of the LORD in the year that King Uzziah died (Isa. 6:1). c. The Jewish judgment is the wilderness judgment of Ezekiel 20 (vv.33-38). a. Some scholars believe that this incident is a “flashback” to Isaiah’s initial call to the ministry, and therefore precedes the 1. Isaiah composes a song for his well-beloved ministry of Isaiah 1-5. (Isa. 5:1-7). b. Others (including Pastor Bob) believe a. Isaiah had the spiritual maturity to that this incident occurred after Isaiah enjoy an intimate love relationship with was already established in his prophetic the LORD (v.1a). ministry, and set him apart to deliver b. Isaiah had the grace orientation to the great Christological prophesies understand all of Israel’s blessings were which follow. the work of the LORD (vv.1b,2). 2. Isaiah observed Adonai sitting on a throne, c. The vineyard was in terrible condition, with a kingly robe filling the temple. but it wasn’t the LORD Who fell short a. The Apostle John explains that this was (vv.3-7). a vision of the Lord Jesus Christ 2. The LORD pronounces His judgment upon (Jn. 12:41). Judah in a series of six Woes (Isa. 5:8-23). b. It is not clear whether the scene is a. Their real estate conglomerates, and ’s temple, Ezekiel’s temple, or cooperative farming industries violated the heavenly temple. Pastor Bob the principles of their land inheritance believes this to be the heavenly temple. (vv.8-10). 3. Seraphim are an order of angelic beings b. Their wealth and prosperity promoted a with six wings, one face, two feet, and neglect for spiritual life (vv.11,12). Like hands. Israel to the north, this spiritual life a. The tabernacle, Solomon’s temple, and negligence will result in their captivity Ezekiel’s temple are all decorated with (vv.13-17; cf. Hos. 4:6). Cherubim—not Seraphim. c. Their pursuit of evil only intensified, as b. This is the only place in Scripture where they failed to see the LORD working in the angelic Seraphim are found by that their midst (vv.18,19). name. d. They are pleased to substitute their own goodness for the LORD’s (v.20).

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1) The fiery serpents which bit Israel instance are commanded to do so in the wilderness were called (Mal. 3:10). seraphim (Num. 21:6; Deut. 8:15). 4. When refuses, the LORD provides His 2) The living creatures of own sign—the virgin will conceive and bear are likely also Seraphim (vv.6-9). a son (Isa. 7:14-16). 4. Isaiah is overwhelmed by his unworthiness a. The sign is given to the house of , to behold such glory, and to communicate and not just to Ahaz (v.13). It’s such glory (Isa. 6:5). therefore a sign that can not be 5. The grace of God provides for Isaiah to have expected to have an immediate be made worthy for His service (Isa. 6:6,7). fulfillment. 6. Isaiah is then eager to be a messenger of the b. The virgin’s child is the prophesied LORD (Isa. 6:8), but the children of Israel “God with us” , fulfilled by the will be made incapable to perceive spiritual God-man, Lord Jesus Christ (Isa. 7:14; truth (Isa. 6:9-13). Matt. 1:23). #5959: virgin is‘ עַלְמָה a. Israel’s eyes, ears, & hearts are closed 1) The bethuwlah בְ תּולָה during the ministry of Jesus Christ contrasted with the (Matt. 13:14-17). #1330: young woman, and greatly b. Israel’s eyes, ears, & hearts continue to speculated on by scholars. be closed during the ministry of the 2) The παρθένος parthenos #3933: Apostle Paul (Acts 28:25-28). virgin is beyond dispute or c. Even with Israel’s heart hardened, speculation. individual Jewish believers can still get c. From childhood, Immanuel possesses saved according to their personal faith the capacity no human being has in the finished work of Jesus Christ possessed since Adam—spiritual life (Rom. 11:1,2,5-8). decisions from physical birth (Isa. 7:15). d. God promises a definite time-frame for d. Ahaz is provided an immediate sign the hardening of Israel’s heart, and regarding the 65 year prophecy of promises a faithful remnant Israel’s fall (v.8): the short-term (Isa. 6:11-13). prophecy concerning the forsaking of the Aramean-Israel alliance before Shear-Jashub is old enough to make 1. Ahaz, King of Judah, is attacked by an spiritual-life decisions (Isa. 7:3,16). Aramean/Israeli alliance (Isa. 7:1,2; 5. The immediate deliverance from & 2nd Kgs. 16:5,6). Israel is assured, but so is the subsequent 2. The LORD dispatches Isaiah, and his son, affliction of Judah at the hands of Shear-jashub (a remnant shall return) to (Isa. 7:17-25; 2nd Kgs. 16:7-20). encourage the evil King Ahaz (Isa. 7:3-9). 3. The LORD tells Ahaz to ask for a sign as proof of His prophetic message 1. Mr. & Mrs. Isaiah are blessed with another (Isa. 7:10-13). son—Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isa. 8:1-4). a. Believers are prohibited from putting a. Shear-Jashub was the sign for Ahaz the LORD their God to the test—as Israel (Isa. 7:16). tested Him at Massah (Deut. 6:16; b. Maher-shalal-hash-baz was the sign for Matt. 4:7; cf. Ex. 17:7). Uriah & Zechariah (Isa. 8:2,4). b. Believers do test the LORD at times 2. The LORD prophesies the rise of Assyria, (Jdg. 6:17-22,36-40), and in at least one which will destroy Israel, and come up to the neck of Judah (Isa. 8:5-8).

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3. The LORD composes a song of deliverance, to God the Father in peace for the work that Immanuel will accomplish (Eph. 2:13-18). when He shatters the peoples of the earth e. The brings these things about (Isa. 8:9,10). in His zeal (v.7b). 4. Isaiah is admonished to beware the 2. Returning to the subject of immediate superstitions of the people, as the Divine judgment, the LORD describes the anticipation of Messiah grows continuing action against Israel (Isa. 8:11-22). (Isa. 9:8-21). a. Waiting for the Messiah means walking in the fear of the LORD (v.13). b. The Messiah will be both a sanctuary, 1. Israel is guilty as charged, in every area of and a stumbling block (vv.14,15; Divine displeasure (Isa. 10:1-4). Rom. 9:32,33; 1st Pet. 2:6-8). 2. Assyria is selected as the rod of God’s wrath c. God’s true disciples, waiting for the (Isa. 10:5-11), but Assyria will also become Messiah, will understand the message of the object of God’s wrath (Isa. 10:12-19). Isaiah (vv.16-18). 3. A remnant is promised a restoration to the d. Turning to Satanic methods for signs of land once the complete, decreed the Messiah leads only to darkness destruction occurs (Isa. 10:20-23; (vv.19-22; :9; 13:6,8; 19:13,19). Dan. 9:27). 4. The chapter concludes with encouragement to Judah—not to fear the Assyrian who 1. The gloom of not seeing the Messiah will be sweeps away the northern kingdom of pierced by the great light of the Messiah— Israel (Isa. 10:24-34). from the land of (Isa. 9:1-7; Matt. 4:12-16). a. The Messiah is anticipated as the 1. Chapter eleven begins with a description of victorious provider of peace (vv.3-5). the coming Messiah (Isa. 11:1-5). b. The Messiah will be both a born child, 2. The animal realm will be restored to the and a given son (v.6a). antediluvian conditions (Isa. 11:6-9). c. He will bear the government eternally 3. The LORD will be a standard for all the (vv.6b,7a). nations of the world to assemble themselves for rest and glory (Isa. 11:10). d. The titles are 2nd Advent titles (v.6c). 1) Wonderful Counselor. This 4. The re-gathering of Israel is described as indicates that a primary activity of one of unity and victory (Isa. 11:11-16). the reigning Messiah will be to teach (cf. 2:3,4). 1. Just as Israel composed a song of 2) Mighty God. This indicates that the thanksgiving after the Exodus (Ex. 15), a Messiah is not simply a good man, & song of thanksgiving is composed for the moral teacher, but God Himself. restoration of Israel at the beginning of the 3) Eternal Father. The Messiah will Millennium (Isa. 12:1-6). have brethren (Israel), a bride (the 2. It is a song of salvation (v.2), Church), subjects (Millennial intended for all the earth (vv.4,5), citizens), and children (Fullness of communicated by the inhabitants of Zion Times, Eph. 1:10; Rev. 21:7). (v.6). 4) Prince of Peace. The Messiah will be the One who brings all of mankind

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Isaiah 13 c. Nebuchadnezzar, the son of Nabopolassar, 1. Chapter Thirteen begins a series of will be the tool of the LORD’s judgment against Judah in 586BC. messages against Babylon (Isa. 13:1-22; מַשָ א ”.This message is called an “oracle 14:1-23; 21:1-10; 39:5-8; 43:14,15; 48:12-22). 2. massa’ #4853: load, burden, utterance, oracle a. At the time of Isaiah’s ministry, Assyria was (Isa. 13:1; 14:28; 15:1; 17:1; 19:1; 21:1,11,13; the dominant world power, in which Babylon was merely a (troublesome) 22:1; 23:1; 30:6). province. 3. The LORD musters a mighty army from a far country “to destroy the whole land” Bible Chapter Titles (Isa. 13:1-5). . It is not immediately clear which army is in 13,14 Fall of Babylon & Philistia view, until the following context establishes 15,16 Moab the time-reference as (Isa. 13:6-16). 17 Damascus 5. The destruction of Babylon, in conjunction 18 Ethiopia with the end-times Day of the LORD, is seen 19 Egypt as final and eternal (Isa. 13:17-22). 20,21 Egypt & Ethiopia, Babylon, Edom, Arabia 22 Jerusalem 23 Tyre 1. The LORD promises a restoration to Israel, 24 Tribulational Troubles and the Millennial blessings of Israel are then described (Isa. 14:1,2). 25 Millennial Mercies 2. Israel’s establishment in Millennial glory 26 “Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace” will prompt a taunt against the world forces 27 Israel Regathered of darkness (Isa. 14:3-23). 28 Denouncing Samaria and Jerusalem a. The oppressor and his fury will cease 29 Imminent Siege of Jerusalem when he is imprisoned in the abyss for a 30,31 Judah’s Alliance with Egypt thousand years (Isa. 14:4; Rev. 20:1-3). 32-34 Preparation for Armageddon b. The power behind all wicked rulers is 35 The Regathering of Israel broken (Isa. 14:5,6), even as the rod of iron is given to Christ (Ps. 2:9; Rev. 12:5; 36,37 Assyrian Army Defeated 19:15). 1) Babylon represents much more than a Daily Scripture Reading: single earthly empire. Sunday: Isaiah 14-17 2) It is mentioned more times in the Bible Monday: -21 than any other city, other than Tuesday: -25 Jerusalem. 3) When the LORD began to establish His Wednesday: -28 plan for nations, Babel stood in Thursday: ,30 opposition to His plans (Gen. 11:1-9). Friday: -33 4) In the end-times it will be “Babylon” Saturday: -36 once again which stands opposed to the LORD (Rev. 14:8; 16:19; 17:5; b. Within 100 years Nabopolassar will 18:2,10,21). successfully revolt and overthrow the c. The earth rejoices in the rest it enjoys Assyrian empire, and the (neo-) Babylonian (Isa. 14:7,8; Rom. 8:19-22). (Chaldean) empire will arise. d. The denizens of hell celebrate Satan’s fall (Isa. 14:9-11), and will have all

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eternity to ponder the failure of his 4. Although all the nations are gathered rebellion against God (Isa. 14:15-17). against Israel, the LORD delivers Israel in the e. The LORD reflects back to the fall of end (Isa. 17:12-14). Satan, and his five declarations of “I Isaiah 18 will” (Isa. 14:12-14; Lk. 10:18; Rev. 12:3,4). 1) “” is the Latin name for Heylel 1. In the context of the LORD’s second advent Ben-shachar—the name of Satan prior victory (Isa. 17:12-14), another land is to his fall (Isa. 14:12 Vulg., KJV, NKJV). addressed—the land of whirring wings 2) His heart was lifted up in pride to exalt (Isa. 18:1-7). The land is not identified by a himself (Isa. 14:13,14; Ezek. 28:15-17). specific proper name—a very important f. This passage concludes with a vivid distinction. hoy of 18:1 links the passage to הֹוי description of eternal hell a. The .hoy of 17:12 הֹוי Isa. 14:18-23). the) 3. The LORD returns His attention back to b. “Beyond the rivers of ” references a Isaiah’s generation, and pronounces distant land beyond the limits of known judgment upon Assyria (Isa. 14:24-27). geography (Isa. 18:1; Zeph. 3:10). It is not .massa’ a reference to Cush (Ethiopia) itself מַשָ א Isaiah pronounces ten other .4 oracles, beginning with Philistia c. Israel will return to Zion from this (Isa. 14:28-32). region at the second advent of Jesus , 16 Christ (Isa. 18:7; Zeph. 3:11). 2. The people tall and smooth, feared far and massa’ oracle centers on מַשָ א Isaiah’s next .1 wide, is a powerful and oppressive nation, Moab (Isa. 15:1-16:14). which will be humbled and worship the 2. Moab’s judgment is sudden (Isa. 15:1), and LORD in His millennial kingdom (Isa. 18:2,7; causes the LORD’s heart to cry out (Isa. 15:5; Matt. 25:34-40; Zech. 14:16). 16:11). a. NIV: a people tall and smooth-skinned, a 3. Moab’s only answer will be to submit to people feared far and wide, an Jerusalem, and offer the proper tribute of aggressive nation of strange speech, worship to the Davidic Messiah/King whose land is divided by rivers. (Isa. 16:1-5). This will result in a restoration b. Like the land in which they live, these of the fortunes of Moab (Jer. 48:47). people are not identified by a specific 4. The Lord returns His attention to the proper name. present time with a three year prophecy 3. The angelic and human participants in the concerning Moab’s degradation Tribulation of Israel come into ultimate (Isa. 16:13,14). destruction (Isa. 18:3-6). massa’ oracle centers on מַשָ א Isaiah’s next .1 massa’ oracle centers on מַשָ א Isaiah’s next .1 Damascus (Isa. 17:1-14). Egypt (Isa. 19:1-25). 2. The LORD declares the end of the Aramean 2. The time-frame for this prophecy is the kingdom, and the end of their influence arrival of the LORD on his cloud chariot over the northern kingdom of Israel (second advent of Jesus Christ) (Isa. 19:1a; (Isa. 17:1-3). Ps. 104:3; Matt. 26:64; Rev. 1:7). 3. The judgment of Israel produces a regard 3. The demonic powers behind the human for the LORD for the first time in ages kingdom are thrown into turmoil ahead of (Isa. 17:4-11). the LORD’s second advent (Isa. 19:1b,3). 4. This plunges them into a civil war (Isa. 19:2), and subjection to a cruel master (Isa. 19:4).

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5. The hopeless nature of Egypt’s affliction is b. Isaiah sees the eschatological fall of then described (Isa. 19:5-15). mystery Babylon. massa’ oracles address מַשָ א This Divine judgment will result in Egypt’s 4. Isaiah’s next .6 dread of the land of Judah, and their Godly Edom (Isa. 21:11,12), & Arabia (Isa. 21:13-17) fear of the LORD (Isa. 19:16-22). specifically by their proper names, as the 7. The Millennial reign of Jesus Christ will LORD returns His message back to Isaiah’s feature a Godly axis from Egypt to Assyria present time. (Isa. 19:23-25). Isaiah 22 massa’ oracle addresses the מַשָ א 1. Isaiah’s next 1. The Lord returns His attention to the valley of vision (Isa. 22:1-25). Once again, a present time with a three year narrative of descriptive name is given rather than a Isaiah’s humiliation (Isa. 20:1,2). specific proper name. 2. The year is 711BC when Assyria captured a. The destruction of the daughter of my the Philistine city of (Isa. 20:1). people (Isa. 22:4) indicates that this is an 3. Isaiah is instructed to go naked and oracle against Jerusalem itself. barefoot for three years as a sign and token b. In the near context, & Kir are against Egypt & Cush (the sign was for identified as the adversaries (Isa. 22:6). Judah) (Isa. 20:3,5). c. Judah (Isa. 22:8), and specifically a. Egypt & Cush will experience the literal Jerusalem (Isa. 22:9,10) is determined as naked captivity that Isaiah the conquered political body. demonstrated (Isa. 20:4). 2. This oracle describes a people that are b. “The inhabitants of this coastland” defeated and captured without military includes the , and ultimately conflict (Isa. 22:3). Judah (Isa. 20:6). 3. Isaiah prophetically sees the fall of 4. The message is loud and clear: do not place Jerusalem, much as Jeremiah will physically your trust in man (cf. Isa. 31:1-3; Ps. 118:8,9). see the fall of Jerusalem (Isa. 22:1-14; Jer. 39:1-10). a. It is not clear, however, that Isaiah saw massa’ oracle centers on the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon in מַשָ א Isaiah’s next .1 the wilderness of the sea (Isa. 21:1-10). Like 586BC. chapter eighteen, this oracle does not b. It is more likely that Isaiah actually saw specify a land by its proper name (Isa. 21:1). the fall of Jerusalem in the Tribulation a. In the near context, Elam & Media are of Israel (Matt. 24:15-20; Dan. 8:13; called as the adversaries (Isa. 21:2). Rev. 11:2). b. Babylon is determined as the conquered 4. The LORD returns His attention to Isaiah’s political body—Babylon and all the generation, and pronounces a rebuke upon images of her gods (Isa. 21:9). the steward (Isa. 22:15-25). 2. Isaiah is terrified by the vision he receives a. It is required of stewards to be faithful (Isa. 21:2,3; cf. Jer. 4:19; Dan. 7:15,28; 8:27; (1st Cor. 4:2). 10:16,17; Ezek. 9:8; 11:13). b. Faithfulness is rewarded with greater 3. Isaiah the watchman sees the riders come opportunities (Lk. 16:10-12). with their news—Fallen, fallen is Babylon (Isa. 21:5-10; Rev. 14:8; 18:2). massa’ oracle, in this מַשָ א a. Isaiah sees the banquet night of 1. Isaiah’s final Belshazzar, and the fall of historical section of the Book (Isa. 13-23) addresses Babylon (Dan. 5). the Phoenician city of Tyre (Isa. 23:1-25).

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2. Tyre becomes the object of the LORD’s judgment (Isa. 23:1-14; cf. Ezek. 26:1-28:11). 1. Chapter twenty-five is a psalm of praise, 3. Tyre becomes the means by which the LORD prophetically looking forward to the blesses His godly ones (Isa. 23:15-18; Millennial reign of Jesus Christ. Job 27:16,17; Prov. 13:22; Eccl. 2:26). 2. Attention in this chapter must be given to what the LORD has done, is doing, and will do, from the perspective of the 1. Chapters twenty-four through twenty- Millennial reign of Jesus Christ. seven form what’s commonly called a. What the LORD has done references the “Isaiah’s Apocalypse.” Tribulation of Israel when He achieved 2. Isaiah’s Apocalypse begins with a view of past completed actions from the the devastated earth (Isa. 24:1). perspective of the Millennial reign. a. The LORD destroyed the angelic world 1) He has worked wonders, having (Isa. 14:12; Ps. 18:7). accomplished eternal plans with perfect b. The LORD destroyed ’s world faithfulness (Isa. 25:1). (Gen. 6-8). 2) He has destroyed His enemies c. The LORD will destroy the Tribulational (Isa. 25:2). world (Isa. 13:13; 24:1,19,20; Hag. 2:6). 3) He has defended His people (Isa. 25:4). d. The LORD will destroy the Millennial world (2nd Pet. 3:7,10,12). b. What the LORD is doing references the 3. The judgment is a world-wide judgment, presently occurring action from the affecting every human being (Isa. 24:1-6). perspective within the Millennial reign. 1) He subdues the uproar of aliens. 4. All human-viewpoint rejoicing is brought to 2) He silences the song of the ruthless. an abrupt end (Isa. 24:7-13), so that Divine- c. What the LORD will do references the viewpoint rejoicing can truly begin Dispensation of the Fullness of the (Isa. 24:14-16a). Times when He will achieve the yet to 5. This Divine wrath is administered to the occur actions from the perspective of inhabitant of the earth (Isa. 24:17), in a time the Millennial reign. when the heavenly citizens (Phil. 3:20) have 1) A strong people will glorify Him, and been removed (Phil. 3:21; 1st Cor. 15:51,52; cities of ruthless nations will revere 1st Thess. 1:10; 4:16,17; Jn. 14:3). Him (Isa. 25:3). 6. This Divine wrath will take captive all 2) He will prepare a lavish banquet rebellion—angelic and human (Isa. 24:21,22; (Isa. 25:6). Rev. 20:2,3). 3) He will swallow up death (Isa. 25:7,8a). 7. The sun and moon will be “ashamed” as 4) He will wipe away all tears (Isa. 25:8b). 5) He will remove the reproach of His their light will pale in comparison to the people from all the earth (Isa. 25:8c). light of the LORD (Isa. 24:23). 6) He will put an end to the final rebellion a. The Millennial reign of Jesus Christ will of pride (Isa. 25:9-12). exhibit a greater light than sun and moon can produce (Isa. 60:11,19,20). Isaiah 26 b. In the new Jerusalem, on the new earth, 1. Chapter 26 begins with a song which will be there will be no need of sun or moon, and the victory song of Jerusalem in the there will be eternal daytime (Rev. 21:23-25; 22:5). Millennium (Isa. 26:1-6). c. Remember that light was provided 2. The daily life of believers and unbelievers in (Gen. 1:3) before the sun and the moon the Millennium is described (Isa. 26:7-10). were established (Gen. 1:14-18). a. Believers will finally live in a society when the righteous way is the smooth way (Isa. 26:7,8).

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b. Unbelievers will live in a society where a. Isaiah prophecies that God will use their activity is inconsistent with the to preach a (gospel) message of righteousness that the LORD reveals rest (Isa. 28:11,12). (Isa. 26:10). b. Israel’s rejection of the gospel message, 3. The writhing and anguish of the Tribulation as taught in Gentile languages, will is described (Isa. 26:11-19; 13:8; 21:3; result in their national dispersion Matt. 24:8; 1st Thess. 5:3), and appropriate (Isa. 28:13b). warnings are issued (Isa. 26:20,21). c. This passage is quoted by the Apostle Paul to teach that tongues were designed as a sign to unbelievers— 1. Isaiah’s Apocalypse also features the especially unbelieving Jews who punishment and destruction of refused to return to the LORD (Satan) (Isa. 27:1; Job 41:1-34; Ps. 74:14). (1st Cor. 14:21,22a). d. The fulfillment of this prophecy was the נָחָׁשׄבָרִ חַׄ .a. The fleeing serpent nachash bariach #5175 #1281. destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70AD. Therefore, the purpose for נָחָׁשׄעֲקַלָתֹון .b. The twisting serpent nachash ‘aqallathown #5175 #6129. tongues, as taught in the Book of Acts is .tanniyn #8577. no longer pertinent today תַנִין .c. The dragon in the sea 2. The Millennial vineyard (Isa. 27:2-6) will be 6. Isaiah also repeats an earlier prophecy quite different from the vineyard of Israel in (Isa. 8:14,15), making reference to the Christ: the Dispensation of Israel, Age of Law the Cornerstone (Isa. 28:16; Rom. 9:33; (Isa. 5:1-7). 1st Pet. 2:6 cf. Ps. 118:22). 3. The Millennial blessings can only come Isaiah 29 about through the Tribulational testing (Isa. 5:8-13). 1. The second woe is issued to Ariel—the southern (Isa. 29:1). ariy’el #740 Usually understood as’ אֲרִ יאֵ ל .a el #410’ אֵ ל + ariy #738 lion’ אֲרִ י ”.Chapters twenty-eight through thirty-five “lion of God .1 form a section of warning. Six woes are God. ,ariy’el #741 hearth, altar hearth’ אֲרִ יאֵ ל .pronounced in this section (Isa. 28:1; 29:1,15; b 30:1; 31:1; 33:1). altar refers to the sacrificial altar in the 2. The first woe is issued to —the Millennial temple (Ezek. 43:15x2,16). northern kingdom of Israel (Isa. 28:1). 2. Jerusalem will become like a sacrificial altar 3. Israel was totally given over to to the LORD (Isa. 29:2). drunkenness, led by the example of their 3. Only through such humiliation will Israel and priests (Isa. 28:7,8). cry out to the LORD from the dust (Isa. 29:4). 4. The pattern for accurate Bible teaching is 4. Israel’s spiritual blindness is a consequence established here (Isa. 28:9,10,13). of their blind adherence to their tradition a. Accurate Bible teaching begins with the (Isa. 29:13). milk teachings for infants, and proceeds 5. The third woe is issued to the world forces from there (v.9). of darkness (Isa. 29:15; Eph. 6:12; Ezek. 8:12). b. Accurate Bible teaching is progressive, a. These forces of darkness, under Satanic comprehensive, and cumulative (v.10). leadership, pursue counsel apart from 5. Isaiah’s prophecy concerning stammering the counsel of God’s will (Isa. 29:15; lips and a foreign tongue is very important Eph. 1:11), and teach that counsel to the (Isa. 28:11,12,13b). human idolaters of this world (Ezek. 8:12; 1st Tim. 4:1).

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b. These forces of darkness are created 2. Judah is placing their confidence in an beings who strive to deny their own object that is not worthy of confidence. creature-status, and who strive to claim 3. Judah is failing to rely upon the God Who the stature of God (Isa. 29:16; 45:9-13). delivered them from the very same Egypt to 6. The kosmos system of evil, put in place by whom they are now relying. the forces of darkness, will be brought to an end (Isa. 29:17-24; 1st Jn. 2:16,17). a. The adversary’s activity of blinding 1. The LORD describes the coming kingdom in minds will come to an end (Isa. 29:18; which a King will reign righteously 2nd Cor. 4:4,6 cf. Isa. 9:2). (Isa. 32:1). b. The system of lies will be replaced with 2. The King and His Princes will be a source of understanding and instruction provision and protection to their subjects (Isa. 29:24; cf. Isa. 11:9; Jer. 31:34). (Isa. 32:2-4). 3. The previous kosmos arrangement will no longer apply, but fools and rogues will 1. The fourth woe is issued to rebellious continue to arise within the kingdom children, who pursue the plans of the forces (Isa. 32:5-8). of darkness (Isa. 30:1a). 4. The time comes now to be humbled and a. They are called “rebellious children” prayerful as the suffering (Isa. 32:9-14) (Isa. 30:1), and “false sons” (Isa. 30:9). precedes the glory (Isa. 32:15-20). b. Isaiah elsewhere calls them “children of rebellion, offspring of deceit” (Isa. 57:4). c. In the they are known as a 1. The sixth woe is issued to the Destroyer “brood of vipers” (Matt. 3:7; 12:34; (Isa. 33:1). ,shadad #7703: to deal violently with ׁשָדַ ד .a .(23:33 2. These unbelievers are following a plan, but despoil, devastate, ruin, destroy. not God the Father’s plan (Isa. 30:1b). They b. Although designated by the LORD to be are spirit empowered, but not God the Holy the destroyer of Israel, the Destroyer Spirit (Isa. 30:1c). They are seeking a savior, himself will be destroyed (Isa. 33:1). but not the Lord Jesus Christ (Isa. 30:2). 1) Historically, the Destroyer of Israel was Assyria (2nd Kgs. 17:6), and the These sons of rebellion intend to endure the 3. Destroyer of Judah was Babylon wilderness once again to return to Egypt (2nd Kgs. 25:21). (Isa. 30:6,7). In their hearts, they have 2) Prophetically, the Destroyer of Israel already returned to , because they will be the Coming Roman Prince have turned away from the LORD (Dan. 9:26), Seed of the Serpent (Isa. 30:8-11). (Gen. 3:15; 2nd Thess. 2:3). 4. The Lord GOD appeals to them to trust in 2. Isaiah 33 tells the Tribulation (Isa. 33:2-16) Him, and not turn to idols (Isa. 30:12-26). and Millennium (Isa. 33:17-24) story. 5. The passage concludes with a promise of Isaiah 34 God’s victory over the adversaries that Judah fears so much (Isa. 30:27-33). 1. The LORD makes an announcement to all the nations and peoples of the earth (Isa. 34:1). Isaiah 31 2. The final victory of the LORD will transpire 1. The fifth woe is issued to trust human effort both on earth (Isa. 34:2,3), and in heaven rather than the LORD for their provision and (Isa. 34:4). protection (Isa. 31:1). 3. The scene for the second battle in the Armageddon campaign will be , in the land of Edom (Isa. 34:5-17).

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a. The Battle of the Mount of Olives 2) Bold and accurate Bible teaching must (Zech. 14:4; :11). continue regardless of temporal-life politics. b. The Battle of Bozrah (Isa. 34:5,6; 63:1). c. The Last Battle: of Har-Megiddo c. Believers making their spiritual-life decisions correctly, and reaping (Rev. 16:16; 19:19). temporal-life blessings as a 4. The destruction of Bozrah will endure as a consequence (Matt. 6:33). continuous burnt offering (Isa. 34:9,10). nd 1. The inauguration of the Millennial kingdom 1. Isaiah 38 is parallel to 2 Kgs. 20:1-11. is described, with all of the changes for 2. Following the lifting of the Assyrian siege of blessing indicated. Jerusalem, the LORD tested Hezekiah with 2. Botanical blessings will be granted to some the physical health test of a terminal illness of the most environmentally devastated (Isa. 38:1a). places in the world (Isa. 35:1,2). a. Isaiah reveals the LORD’s message and 3. Medical blessings will be granted to some of instructs Hezekiah to set his house in the most physically disabled people in the order (Isa. 38:1b). world (Isa. 35:5,6). b. Hezekiah responds to Isaiah’s message 4. The regathering of Israel will occur at this with prayer (Isa. 38:2,3a), and great weeping (Isa. 38:3b). time, with the LORD bringing Israel back 1) These are not necessarily sinful, selfish into the promised land for blessing prayers by a man who doesn’t want to (Isa. 35:8-10). die (Heb. 5:7). 2) These are the prayers of a pious man, who endures the perfection process of 1. Isaiah 36 is parallel to 2nd Kgs. 18:13-37. growth through testing (Heb. 5:8,9; 2. Isaiah omits the narrative account of James. 1:2-12). Hezekiah’s initial compromise and tribute 3. The LORD responds to Hezekiah’s prayer, payment to (2nd Kgs. 18:14-16). and tears (Isa. 38:4,5). 3. Isaiah omits the names of Tartan & Rab- a. He answers Hezekiah’s personal needs. saris (2nd Kgs. 18:17), focusing on the evil b. He answers Jerusalem’s political needs. message of . 4. The time-frame here is important. a. Hezekiah is granted an additional 15 years of physical life (Isa. 38:5). 1. Isaiah 37 is parallel to 2nd Kgs. 19:1-37. b. Manasseh is 12 years old when he 2. The pattern for national Divine blessing is succeeds his father (2nd Kgs. 21:1). here apparent. c. Therefore, Hezekiah’s burden was for a. A humble, God-fearing king— the Seed of David, which was on the represented by King Hezekiah. verge of elimination (cf. Isa. 38:19). 1) With a priority for prayer. 2) With like-minded cabinet level 5. The miracle sign was given as evidence that leaders—represented by Eliakim, the LORD will truly extend Hezekiah’s life Shebna, & Joah. (Isa. 38:21,22,7,8). b. Bold and accurate Bible teaching— a. Man cannot lengthen the extent of our represented by the Prophet Isaiah. determined lifespan (Job 14:5; Ps. 139:16; 1) Isaiah ministered during the reigns of Matt. 6:27), but can volitionally shorten Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, & Hezekiah. the extent of our determined lifespan through suicide (2nd Sam. 17:23).

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b. God can Sovereignly lengthen the extent . Hezekiah’s international acclaim of our determined lifespan (Ex. 20:12; (2nd Chr. 32:22,23). Deut. 6:2; Prov. 3:2,16; 4:10; 9:11; 10:27), . Hezekiah’s temple treasury tour for the or shorten the extent of our determined emissaries of Babylon (2nd Kgs. 20:12,13). lifespan through the Sin Unto Death . Isaiah’s message of rebuke upon the house (1st Jn. 5:16b; Acts 5:1-5). of Hezekiah, and the promise of Babylonian 6. Hezekiah responded to the grace of God in servitude (2nd Kgs. 20:16-19). his life by composing a psalm of praise . Hezekiah’s death (2nd Kgs. 20:21). (Isa. 38:9-20). a. Hezekiah was a collector of David’s , and organized the Levitical 1. Beginning with chapter 40, Isaiah choirs for their singing (2nd Chr. 29:30). communicates a message of double comfort b. Hezekiah was also a collector and (Isa. 40:1). .nacham #5162: piel. to comfort, console נָחַם .compiler of Solomon’s proverbs a (Prov. 25:1). King Menahem “comforter” of Israel nd c. Hezekiah was also an author in his own (2 Kgs. 15:17). The Prophet Nahum day (Isa. 38:9). “comfort.” Nehemiah “Jehovah comforts.” d. This song is only recorded here, and not in the parallel accounts of 2nd Kgs. or b. The double comfort is extended as 2nd Chr. Jerusalem has gone through double discipline (Isa. 40:2). c. The comfort can only come through the 1. Isaiah 39 is parallel to 2nd Kgs. 20:12-19. administration of such discipline, and 2. Merodach-baladan was a rebellious the removal of Jerusalem’s iniquity—in Babylonian ruler, who struggled numerous other words, at the second Advent of times to throw off the yoke of Assyria. Jesus Christ following the Tribulation of 3. Hezekiah’s successful resistance of Israel. Sennacherib’s military assault brought him 2. This time of comfort is going to be considerable prestige on the international announced by a herald (Isa. 40:2-5). stage (2nd Chr. 32:22,23). a. The herald orders a clear way, and a 4. Hezekiah’s illness & recovery was an smooth highway for the LORD to make opportunity for Merodach-baladan to curry His appearance (Isa. 40:3). favor, and find an ally in his many b. The herald orders extensive rebellious plans against Assyria (Isa. 39:1). topographical changes for the LORD to 5. Hezekiah’s pride brought about a sad end to make His residence (Isa. 40:4; cf. 35:1-10; an otherwise wonderful life (Isa. 39:2-8; Zech. 14:4,5). 2nd Chr. 32:24-33). c. The herald announces a worldwide revelation of the glory of the LORD Sequence of Hezekiah’s later life: (Isa. 40:5). . The LORD’s destruction of the Assyrian d. The prophet Malachi also spoke of this armies (2nd Kgs. 19:35). coming herald (Mal. 3:1; 4:5,6). . Hezekiah’s sickness and recovery 1) This herald announces the entrance of the LORD into His temple (Mal. 3:1). (2nd Kgs. 20:1-11). 2) The herald’s primary ministry is going . Hezekiah’s pride and failure to honor the to be a ministry of national repentance LORD (2nd Chr. 32:25). for Israel (Mal. 4:5,6). . Hezekiah’s repentance (2nd Chr. 32:26), and hymn of praise (Isa. 38:9-20).

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e. John the Baptizer partially fulfilled this 4. Israel is the unique nation on the earth as herald function (:17; Matt. 3:3; they are the servant nation of the LORD, 17:12,13). looking to Him for help (Isa. 41:8-16). 1) He directly denied being the that 5. Millennial blessings are then described the Pharisees were anticipating (Isa. 41:17-20). (Jn. 1:21). 6. The LORD requires the fallen angels to 2) The Lord Jesus Christ promised that submit their final arguments in the another Elijah is still to come (Matt. 17:11). supreme court of heaven (Isa. 41:21-24), 3. The herald’s message will be a celebration before He dispatches the elect angel to of the eternal Word of God (Isa. 40:6-8). incarcerate them (Isa. 41:25-29; Rev. 20:1-3). 4. Isaiah prophesies another herald— Jerusalem herself will be the bearer of good 1. Isaiah 42 describes the Lord Jesus Christ in news (Isa. 40:9-11). a beautiful way (Isa. 42:1-4). 5. Isaiah celebrates the glory of God and His a. He is a servant of God the Father, held majesty (Isa. 40:12-26). fast by His hand (Isa. 42:1a; Phil. 2:7; 6. Isaiah rebukes for their lack of faith, Jn. 16:32; Acts 10:38). in failing to humble themselves for the b. He is the Elect (Chosen) One (Isa. 42:1b1; LORD’s gracious provision (Isa. 40:27-31). Jn. 6:27; 1st Pet. 2:4,6). c. He is pleasing to the soul of the Father 1. Chapter 40 began with a message of (Isa. 42:1b2; Matt. 3:17; 17:5). comfort for Jerusalem. Chapter 41 begins d. He is indwelled by the with a message of strength for the Gentile (Isa. 42:1c; Matt. 3:16; Acts 10:38). nations. e. He is to rule the nations (Isa. 42:1d). a. The Gentile nations who renew their f. He will silently endure shame (Isa. 42:2; strength (Isa. 41:1) will be the nations 1st Pet. 2:23). who wait upon the LORD (Isa. 40:31). g. He will suffer, but not break, and b. Only the sheep nations at the right hand through His being crushed, He will of Jesus Christ will reap the blessings establish justice in the earth that He has for them (Matt. 25:34-40). (Isa. 42:3,4a; Heb. 12:2-4; 1st Pet. 2:24). 2. The message to the Gentile nations h. Following this work, a period of introduces a Gentile conqueror, an agent of expectant waiting will begin until His the LORD’s purpose (Isa. 41:2-4). worldwide instruction will begin a. This conqueror is aroused and called in (Isa. 42:4b; 1st Thess. 1:9,10). righteousness (v.2a). 2. This entire prophecy can only have its b. This conqueror is given victory in every fulfillment in the Lord Jesus Christ military endeavor (vv.2b,3). (Matt. 12:18-20). c. This conqueror is the tool of the LORD, 3. God the Father has a personal message for Who accomplishes all things as the the Lord Jesus Christ as God the Son agrees Alpha/Omega “I AM” (v.4). to accomplish the Father’s good pleasure 3. Isaiah describes the Tribulational activity of (Isa. 42:5-9; Lk. 2:32; Jn. 17:5,6). the coastlands (Isa. 41:5-7). The world 4. A victory song is composed for the Gentile thinks that through world-wide nations to sing in the Millennium cooperation, they can build a world of (Isa. 42:10-13). peace, and overcome their fear. 5. The LORD is pleased to accomplish all these things on behalf of Israel and the Gentile

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nations who cannot totally comprehend the 2) Cyrus conquered Babylon in October of depths of His plan (Isa. 42:14-25). 539BC (Dan. 5:28; 6:28), and issued a decree for the Jews to return to Jerusalem (2nd Chr. 36:22,23). 1. The promise of restoration for Israel is unconditional, as it is based on their unconditional redemption (Isa. 43:1-7). 1. Having introduced Cyrus in chapter 44, the LORD goes on to describe the activity of His 2. Only God is God, and only His witnesses are Gentile tool (Isa. 45:1-7). true witnesses, and He demands any other pretenders to step forward and introduce a. He is the LORD’s shepherd (Isa. 44:28). their witnesses (Isa. 43:8-13). The only Gentile to have such a title with reference to Israel. 3. The LORD, Redeemer of Israel, will restore Israel from their coming Babylonian b. He is the LORD’s anointed (Isa. 45:1). As captivity (Isa. 39:6,7; 43:14-21). a type of Christ, Cyrus is in fact a christ (anointed one). 4. He does so for His name sake, as their 1) He destroys Israel’s enemies. idolatry has earned them no mercy 2) He orders Israel’s return to the whatsoever (Isa. 43:22-28). promised land. 3) He provides for the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the restoration of the 1. The LORD promises blessings of prosperity Temple. upon Jeshurun (Israel in prosperity) 4) In all these things, Cyrus is a perfect (Isa. 44:1-5). picture of Christ in His second advent. 2. The LORD declares His glory, and challenges c. Cyrus was called to this service in any pretenders to make their case conjunction with his own salvation (Isa. 44:6-8). (Isa. 45:3,4). 3. Having proven that there are no other gods 1) Daniel was the most likely evangelist to (only false gods), the LORD describes how bring Cyrus to Christ (Dan. 6:28; 2nd Chr. 36:22,23). worthless idolatry truly is (Isa. 44:9-20). 2) Josephus records that Cyrus was saved 4. The LORD promises to not forget Israel, He by reading Isaiah 44 & 45 (Ant. XI i 2.). will only forget their sin (Isa. 44:21-23). d. THE Lord’s work through Cyrus will 5. As their Redeemer, the LORD promises to form a unique witness to Himself for all frustrate the plans of the fallen angels, and the world to observe (Isa. 45:5-7). to restore the fortunes of Jerusalem 2. The Millennial conditions of blessing are through a most amazing tool (Isa. 44:24-28; described as Cyrus’ work in restoring Israel cf. 41:2-4; 45:1-13). to their land (Isa. 45:8-13). a. Redeemer is a title that has only human 3. In the Millennium, the Gentile nations will application—no angelic redemption is forsake their idols (false gods) to serve the revealed in Scripture. one true God (Isa. 45:14-17). b. The maker of all things is the ultimate 4. The LORD addressed the Gentile nations, rebuke upon the fallen angels. These and declares His glory, and the emptiness of creatures viewed themselves as equal Satanic rebellion (Isa. 45:18-25). to the Creator (Isa. 14:14). a. It is in this context that the LORD reveals c. The amazing tool He establishes is specifically that Gen. 1:2 was not the named as Cyrus (Isa. 44:28; 45:1). original state of affairs upon the earth. 1) Cyrus the son of Cambyses of Persia, and Mandane of Media, united the b. The world was originally beautiful & & Persians in 550BC. perfect, and the angels sung its praise (Job 38:7).

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c. The formless and void condition of the a. This is a faithful promise of the Alpha & world in darkness was the result of Omega. Satan’s angelic rebellion (Isa. 14:17). b. This is another message that has not been a secret in times past. 1. Isaiah prophesies the captivity of the Babylonian gods Bel & (Isa. 46:1,2). 1. Chapters 49-57 highlight the great 2. God promises deliverance to Israel Deliverer (Messiah, Christ) Who will (Isa. 46:3,4), as the one true God achieve the glory of God the Father on (Isa. 46:5-11). Earth. 3. Pending, imminent judgment is a 2. The chapter begins with a personal motivation for believers to repent and bear message from the Lord Jesus Christ much fruit (Isa. 46:12,13; 1st Pet. 4:7). (Isa. 49:1-13). a. The Father prepared the body of Jesus Christ in His first advent incarnation 1. Chapter 47 is a call for Babylon to sit (Isa. 49:1; Heb. 10:5). silently in the dust (Isa. 47:1,5), and go into b. The Lord Jesus Christ is entrusted with darkness (Isa. 47:5). verbal judicial execution authority 2. Speaking symbolically, the LORD speaks of (Isa. 49:2; Rev. 1:16; 2:12,16; 19:15). Babylon as a shamed maiden (Isa. 47:2,3). c. The Lord Jesus Christ is the visible 3. Babylon had seem herself as an eternal representation of God the Father’s glory queen (Isa. 47:5,7). Satan’s favorite lie is to (Isa. 49:3; Jn. 13:31,32; Heb. 1:3). promote the Queen of Heaven as a mother d. The Lord Jesus Christ received no to oppose God the Father (Jer. 7:18; reward from man, was rejected by His 44:17-19). brethren, and embraced God the Father a. Historically, Babylon was the center of for His total reward (Isa. 49:4; these sorceries (Isa. 47:8-15). Matt. 23:37; Jn. 1:11; Lk. 23:43,46). b. Ecclesiastically, local churches must be e. The Lord’s second advent work will on guard against these Jezebel sorceries include regathering Israel, and ruling (Rev. 2:18-29). over all the nations (Isa. 49:5-7). c. Prophetically, the whore of Babylon will f. The universal offer of salvation in Jesus continue these sorceries (Rev. 17&18). Christ is described (Isa. 49:8-13). 3. The (Messiah) promises of God will be impossible (for Israel) to accept when 1. The LORD rebukes Judah for their failure to people view themselves as forsaken and listen to His previous warnings forgotten (Isa. 49:14). The LORD answers (Isa. 48:1-11). Zion’s complaint with examples of His a. Judah was ultimately accountable to live faithfulness (Isa. 49:15-23). the Word of God that had been 4. The (Messiah) promises of God will be entrusted to them. impossible (for Israel) to accept when b. God made no secret of the national people view themselves as helplessly Divine discipline that Judah would be captive to a tyrant (Isa. 49:24). The LORD subject to. answers this complaint as well God works for His glory, on behalf of His c. (Isa. 49:25,26). praise. 2. The LORD promises a restoration to Israel after their punishment in Babylon is complete (Isa. 48:12-22).

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Isaiah 50 2. Isaiah introduces the ultimate Evangelist, 1. Although Israel was divorced, and the Jews the Christ Who provides peace, happiness, and salvation in His Kingdom (Isa. 52:7-12). were sold into slavery, the LORD was ready, willing, & able to redeem them (Isa. 50:1-3). 3. The Messiah is described once again 2. Jesus Christ describes His daily ministry of (Isa. 52:13-15). listening to the Word of God, and meeting a. He will be exalted (v.13) because the needs of others (Isa. 50:4-11; Jn. 8:28,29). b. He was disfigured (v.14). .mishchath #4893: disfigurement מִׁשְ חַת (1 2) Only other use of mishchath (Lev. 22:25). 1. The LORD instructs His audience three times to listen (Isa. 51:1,4,7). c. Leaving the nations silenced (v.15). a. Believers should always maintain their Isaiah 53 remembrance of the LORD Who saved 1. The “marred Messiah” (Isa. 52) continues to them, and from where they were saved. be revealed as the “crushed Christ.” b. Believers should remember the witness 2. Unlike the gentile nations, the Jews had the of Scripture—the faithfulness of God in Old Testament to identify their messiah earlier generations. when He arrived (Isa. 52:15 cf. 53:1). c. Believers should remember the 3. The humility and humiliation of Christ is prophetic messages of Scripture—the seen in this passage (Isa. 53:2-9). faithfulness of God in future generations. a. A tender shoot (not a majestic tree) (Isa. 53:2a; Ezek. 17:3,4,22-24). 2. Isaiah calls upon the LORD to awaken, and b. The only physical description of Jesus strive for Israel (Isa. 51:9). Christ tells us that He was not majestic a. His past victory over the Dragon in physical appearance (Isa. 53:2b). provides assurance of the future, ultimate victory over the Dragon. c. The description of the reputation of Jesus Christ tells us that He will b. It is a double failure for a believer to understand our loneliness (Isa. 53:3). take their eyes off of the Lord, and consequently place their attention on d. Although men despised Him, He loved them, accepting God’s judgment on flesh and blood (Isa. 51:12,13; Eph. 6:12). their behalf (Isa. 53:4). 3. The LORD twice calls upon Israel to awaken e. His sacrifice is the one and only means (Isa. 51:17; 52:1). by which we might be saved (Isa. 53:5). a. The first wake up call is to cause Israel to understand the nature of their Divine f. Not one person in the history of the judgment, and their helplessness world is able to save themselves, but because of it. the LORD accomplished what we could not do (Isa. 53:6). b. This wake up call is also an Christ understood the Father’s eternal encouragement, because they have g. finished their cup of Divine wrath, and purpose, and silently submitted to the now the nations will drink of it. Father’s will (Isa. 53:7). h. We are the ones to whom the stroke was due (Isa. 53:8; Rom. 3:23). 1. Israel’s second wake up call is to awaken i. Through it all, He was an innocent man and dress joyously for the joy that is set Who died in shame (Isa. 53:9). before them (Isa. 52:1-6). 4. The work of the Father & the Son in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is described (Isa. 53:10-12).

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a. The Father’s pleasure was accomplished (Isa. 53:10a). 1. The work of Christ will not only be for the b. The Son’s work was to render Himself Jews, but for the God fearing Gentiles as as the (Isa. 53:10b). well (Isa. 56:1-8).

1) The only qualified offerer bringing 2. The Millennial reign will be a time of 2) The only acceptable offering. unparalleled prosperity—resulting in much c. The Son’s reward is the ultimate reward laziness on the part of those who should be for faithful service (Isa. 53:11,12). alert (Isa. 56:9-12). 1. Chapter 54 is an essay which details the 1. Having established the promises of future reasons for Israel’s rejoicing in the glory, in chapter 57 the LORD returns to the Millennial reign of Christ (Isa. 54:1-17). present reality. 2. Israel will no longer be a barren, forsaken 2. Faithful believers are being called home, woman (Isa. 54:1-6). while the nation slides into further apostasy The LORD makes a promise to Israel similar 3. (Isa. 57:1-10). to the promise He made with Noah—no, 3. When God gives an idolatrous nation over never again (Isa. 54:7-10). to destruction, He invites their idols to The Millennium will feature temporal-life 4. deliver them (Isa. 57:11-13). prosperity, spiritual-life prosperity, and 4. The promise of glory is restated, and Israel immediate Divine vindication (Isa. 54:11-17). is reminded that God is working for His purpose and His glory (Isa. 57:14-21). 1. Chapter 55 begins with a grace invitation to salvation (Isa. 55:1-7). 1. Chapter 58 begins with God’s instruction a. These waters are a grace gift for all who for Isaiah to deliver a message loud & clear believe in Christ (Isa. 55:1; Jn. 4:10-14). (Isa. 58:1). b. It cost nothing for the believer, because 2. Judah is holding to a form of godliness, yet the entire price was paid by Christ. denying it’s power (Isa. 58:2-14; 2nd Tim. 3:5). c. It is an eternal possession, in contrast 3. Although they have forsaken God, they take with the worldly things we so often for granted their unique nearness to God pursue. (Isa. 58:2; 1st Pet. 4:17). d. Listen & eat (believe) (Isa. 55:2). 4. True fasting must be from a pure heart 2. Salvation is a grace gift offered to all men, (Isa. 58:3-6; Matt. 6:16-18; 2nd Tim. 2:22). regardless of their wickedness or 5. Better than fasting, is feasting, so that the unrighteousness (Isa. 55:6,7). believer can rejoice in the LORD’s provision, a. Man’s finite thinking may struggle with and share with those in need (Isa. 58:7-12). the grace and forgiveness of God, but 6. The entire purpose for any spiritual activity those are His thoughts, and those are is to set aside our own pleasure, and seek to His ways (Isa. 55:8,9). be pleasing to God (Isa. 58:13,14; Col. 1:10). b. God’s thoughts are perfect, and His word accomplishes His desire (Isa. 55:10,11). 1. Judah had complained that her fasts weren’t 3. The redemption of man is a matter for all effective (Isa. 58:3a), but it was their own the creation to rejoice over (Isa. 55:12,13). carnality which produced that wall of separation (Isa. 59:1-8; Ps. 66:18).

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חֶפְצִ י־בָּה The lost condition of mankind walking in a. Jerusalem is named .2 darkness is described in all of its chephtsiy-bah #2657: my delight is in her. be‘uwlah בְ עּולָה hopelessness (Isa. 59:9-15a). b. Israel is named Beulah 3. Only One Redeemer provides for mankind #1166: married. walking in darkness (Isa. 59:15b-20). 2. Believers faithfully waiting for the LORD to a. Only God can provide salvation (v.16b; fulfill His promises are called upon to be Job 40:14). watchmen upon the wall (prayer activity) b. Only God can wear garments of (Isa. 62:6-12). vengeance (v.17b; Deut. 32:35). a. Israel was waiting for her husband—the 4. The LORD voices His eternal with 2nd Advent of Jesus Christ. Israel, and His eternal promise to the b. The Church is waiting for her Redeemer (Isa. 59:21). husband—the Rapture of the Church. 1. Isaiah 60 is a message of glory for Israel 1. The conquering, blood-soaked Messiah anticipating the revelation of Jesus Christ. marches forth from Bozrah, in Edom 2. The revelation of Jesus Christ comes only (Isa. 63:1-6; cf. 34:5,6). after the entire human race is plunged into a. There was no one else qualified to darkness (Isa. 60:2). accomplish the 1st Advent work of Jesus 3. In the Exodus, Israel came out of Egypt with Christ (Isa. 59:16). the wealth of Egypt, but at the regathering b. There will be no one else qualified to of Israel, the nations will come to Israel accomplish the 2nd Advent work of Jesus with their wealth (Isa. 60:6ff.). Christ (Isa. 63:5). 4. Previous standards of value will be entirely 2. The millennial reign of Jesus Christ will be a different (Isa. 60:15-20). time for Israel to bear witness to the LORD’s loving-kindnesses & praises (Isa. 63:7-14). Isaiah 61 3. The millennial reign of Jesus Christ will be a 1. Isaiah describes his anointing, and his time for Israel to bear witness to their ministry in the Word of God (Isa. 61:1-3). national humbling and repentance (the a. In describing his own ministry, Isaiah Great Tribulation) (Isa. 63:15-19). prophetically describes the ministry of Jesus Christ. b. Jesus taught this passage, and cut the 1. In chapter 64, Isaiah recognizes that God reading short (Lk. 4:17-21). With Us (Emmanuel) is going to be an 1) The favorable year of the LORD is a awesome appearing. 1st Advent reference. 2. Creation & the nations will react to the 2) The day of vengeance of our God is a bodily presence of God (Isa. 64:1-5). nd 2 Advent reference. 3. Mankind will be face to face with their own 2. The millennial reign of Jesus Christ is then unrighteousness, and God’s unique described (Isa. 61:4-9), and garments are provision of righteousness (Isa. 64:6,7). given for born-again believers 4. Mankind will be face to face as clay to the (Isa. 61:10,11). potter (Isa. 64:8). 1. The promise to Jerusalem and all Israel is 1. Chapter 65 begins with a review of God’s for a new name, and great rejoicing matchless grace (Isa. 65:1-7). (Isa. 62:1-5).

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a. As unbelievers, we do not seek God (Ps. 14:1-3). He seeks us (Jn. 6:44), and because of His grace, we respond by faith (1st Jn. 4:10,19). b. As believers, we have full asking and seeking privileges through the priestly function of prayer (Matt. 7:7,8). 2. The millennial reign of Christ will begin with a removal of unbelievers (Isa. 65:8-12). 3. The estate of the righteous and the estate of the unrighteous is contrasted (Isa. 65:13-16). 4. The new heavens and new earth are introduced (Isa. 65:17-25). a. In Isaiah, and many other prophets the 1st Advent and 2nd Advent prophecies of Jesus Christ are often blended into one view. b. The New Testament revelation serves to distinguish between these passages. c. It is also true that Millennial prophecies and Fullness of Times prophecies are also blended into one view. 1) The new heavens and new earth are mentioned (Isa. 65:17; Rev. 21&22). 2) The Millennial conditions are described (Isa. 65:18-25; cf. Rev. 21:4). d. Lifespans in the Millennial reign of Jesus Christ will be restored to the pre-flood conditions (Isa. 65:20,22), but death itself is done away with in the Fullness of Times (Rev. 21:4). 1. God is absolutely Sovereign, but in His own Sovereignty He allows for the rebellion of men & angels (Isa. 66:1-4). 2. This rebellion comes into ultimate judgment, and God’s faithful servants have ultimate vindication (Isa. 66:5-11). 3. Isaiah concludes with a final view of the eternal blessings of Israel (Isa. 66:12-24). P= The Abrahamic & Davidic covenants are eternal, therefore the prophetic views concerning them go beyond the finite Millennium & Fullness of Times.